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Ulysses Updates for12/12/25
From town-of-ulysses@googlegroupswrn<town-of-ulysses@googlegroups,com>
on behalf of
Carissa Parlato,Town Clerk<ulyssesderk@gmaiLcom>
Date Tue 12/16/2025 2:56 PM
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Happy Friday,Ulysses!
The Town Board recognized the service of outgoing board members Rich Goldman(from 2014-2025)and Mary Bouchard(2022-2025).Tompkins County Legislator Anne Koreman(2018-2025)at its final meeting of 2025
on 12/9/25.
Ton Knipe and Steve Manley will join the Town Board,and Rachel Ostlund the County Legislature beginning on Jan.1,2026.
IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
Letters to Santa
Holiday Food Pantry
Holiday Mental Health Support
Taughannock Park Updates
Upcoming Meeting
LETTERS TO SANTA:
Letters to Santa can be dropped off through Dec.21 in the mailbox at the Trumansburg Firehouse at 74 W.Main St.,Trumansburg and should include the name,age,phone number and address of the sender.
The Letters to Santa program was started by the Trumansburg Fire Company in 2011 and is funded entirely by community donations.For more information,contact Patty Dodge(Assistant Treasurer and Letters to Santa
Organizer)at 607-387-7501.Donations can be sent to Trumansburg Fire Company,74 W.Main St.,Trumansburg NY 14886.Please indicate"Letters to Santa"on checks.
HOLIDAY FOOD PANTRY,
The Trumansburg Food Pantry will host its Holiday Pantry on Monday,December 15 at the Trumansburg Methodist Church from 3:30-6pm.
In addition to regular groceries,specific fixings for a holiday meal will be offered including hams,scalloped potatoes,and holiday sides.A gift table will also be set up.
Everyone is welcome at the pantry whether you are a senior,working family,or just need extra help this month-no residency or financial requirements.
If you are able to help support your neighbors during this time of record demand,see below:
• Online:www.trumansburgopantry.com
• Check:Trumansburg Food Pantry PO Box 162,Trumansburg,NY 14886
HOLIDAY MENTAL HEALTH WELL-BEING,SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS:
From Tompkins County Whole Health fTCWH)
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While the holiday season may be a time of celebration,joy and festive activities for many,for others it is a time of year that brings feelings of sadness,grief,loneliness,and stress—and for those already impacted by
mental health conditions or substance use,those symptoms are even more exacerbated.According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness,.64%of respondents.with a mental illness reported
having worsened symptoms during the holiday months.
If you or someone you know is experiencing new or worsening symptoms that are overwhelming and difficult to manage,resources are available in our community,24/7.
If you are experiencing problems with mental health and want to get help now,go to 201 E.Green Street(Ithaca)for Open Access Hours to begin treatment as soon as you walk into our building.Open Access Hours are
walk-in,first come first served,and allow you to begin the intake process and see a clinician,no appointment needed.Open Access Hours take place on:
• Mondays,Tuesdays,and Thursdays from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
• Wednesdays from 10:30 AM—3:00 PM
Learn more about Tompkins County Whole Health's Mental Health Services online at:fgas://www.tomokinscounlypy g v I-D aartments/Whole-Health/Mental-Health-Services
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS CONTACTS FOR 24-HOUR HELP if you or someone you know needs to speak with a mental health professional:
• For life-threatening emergencies,dial 911
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,DIAL 988(1-800-273-825S)
• Veterans:dial 988 and Press 1 or text 838255
• Visit www.veteranscrisisline.net for online chat and more
• Crisis Text Line,text HOME to 741-741
• Ithaca's Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service hotline,1-607-272-1616
TAUGHANNOCK PARK UPDATES:
From Taughannock Falls State Park Fa ec book_pggg
• Rim trail stairs are closed
• First Day Hikes will take place at 10am&1pm on 1/1/26
UPCOMING MEETINGS/HEARINGS:
Planning Board-Tuesday,12/16 at 7pm
THANKS FOR READING TO THE END! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
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Best,
Carissa Parlato,CIVIC(Certified Municipal Clerk),RMC(Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk,Tax Collector,Records Manager,Notary Public
10 Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
(607)387-5767,ext.221
Hours:M-F,10am-3pm(or by appointment)
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